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    General Wingate Poly Technic college   

      ጀነራል ዊንጌት ፖሊ ቴክኒክ ኮሌጅ 

             

    General Wingate Polytechnic College, located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, has a rich and long history in the Ethiopian education system. Here's a background overview:

    Origins and Evolution:

    • Established in 1946: The institution was originally founded as a secondary school in April 1946, during the reign of Emperor Haile Selassie I. It was named after British Field Commander, Colonel Ordre Wingate, and was known for its academic excellence, even described as "elitist" in its early days, accepting only the best and youngest elementary school-leavers.
    • Transformation to Technical School: Over time, with changes in government and national education policy, it transformed into a technical school.
    • Upgraded to Polytechnic College: Since 2004, it has been recognized as a TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) institution and was upgraded to a college level.
    • Regional Flagship TVET Institute: General Wingate Polytechnic College is part of the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP), which aims to develop specialized TVET skills and create regional TVET Centers of Excellence. The college is set to establish a center of excellence in electrical and digital applications with significant support from the World Bank.
     

      Vision: To be the leading polytechnic college in East Africa by 2022.

      Holder of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Certificate.

       

      Key Characteristics and Programs:

      • Longstanding Experience: With over 70 years of experience in delivering education and training, the college has a deep-rooted presence in the Ethiopian TVET sector.
      • Industry Focus: General Wingate Polytechnic College emphasizes strong links with industry, including facilitating industrial attachments for its trainers to expose them to the latest technologies and industry demands.
      • Diverse Programs: The college offers a range of programs across various departments, including:
        • Information Technology
        • Agriculture
        • Leather
        • Garment Production
        • Textile Production
        • Metal Manufacturing
        • Physico-chemical Laboratory
        • Wood Technology
        • Road Construction
        • Automotive
        • Electro-Technology
        • Building Construction Work
        • Urban Land Development
        • Drafting Technology
        • Hotel & Hospitality
        • Business & Finance Services
        • Electrical and Electronics (including a focus on "Green TVET Initiatives" and a new Center of Excellence in Electrical and Digital Applications).
      • Emphasis on System Change and Talent Cultivation: The college is actively involved in training TVET leaders in system change approaches, talent cultivation, and program review, highlighting its commitment to improving the quality and relevance of TVET education.
      • Location: The college is located on Medhanialem road, above St. Paul Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

      General Wingate Polytechnic College is striving to be a model TVET institution in the region, adapting to the changing needs of the labor market and contributing to national and regional development through skilled workforce production.